It was a high counsel that I once heard given to a young person, "Always do what you are afraid to do

We do what we must, and call it by the best names we can, and would fain have the praise of having intended the result which ensues.

Go put your creed into your deed, Not speak with double tongue.

I dip my pen in the blackest ink, because I'm not afraid of falling into my inkpot.

Do the thing you fear, and the death of fear is certain

Always do what you are afraid to do.